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This is a full scheme of work for a KS3 Religious Studies unit on the topic of creation stories. It consists of 6 one-hour lessons. It is written to take an enquiry based approach to learning, encouraging critical thinking, empathy and respect for diversity.

Unit Overview: Pupils will build on their prior knowledge of major world religions by exploring a range of creation stories including the Judeo-Christian account, Islamic perspectives and Hindu views. Through these stories, pupils will examine how different groups of religious people understand the origins of the world and humanity’s place in it. Pupils will compare creation stories, considering how these stories reflect beliefs about the nature of God or gods, the purpose of life, and the relationship between humans and the natural world. A key focus will be on the concepts of dominion and stewardship—two contrasting interpretations of humanity’s role in creation. Pupils will explore how these ideas influence religious attitudes toward the environment and ethical decision-making. The unit will also introduce the science versus religion debate, particularly in relation to the Theory of Evolution. Pupils will consider whether science and religion are in conflict or can be seen as complementary ways of understanding the world. Finally, pupils will reflect on their own views about the environment and our responsibility to protect the Earth. They will evaluate how religious and non-religious worldviews can inspire action on environmental issues.

The download includes:

• Detailed planning for the entire unit which includes how the two strands of learning from religion and learning about religion are met
• Well presented PPT slides for each lesson
• All the resources needed to deliver the lessons
• Unit title page which includes unit coverage